Carlos Sanchez came on instead of Perez for the Hammers as he replaced Mark Noble

Pellegrini, who celebrated his 65th birthday with the win, added: "When Marko was injured, I called Lucas because he was doing a warm-up.
"But then I saw he was sat on the bench and Antonio was working and ready, that’s why I brought him on instead, rather than waiting for Lucas to warm up again.
"Antonio was ready; Lucas had to warm up a little bit more."

Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen said of the incident: "No matter what you get paid to play. And you get asked to do something you got to do it.

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Was totally unimpressed with Lucas Perez's attitude before this game, hasn't looked interested. If he's refused to come on, sack him and do him for breach of contract. Should never be seen near #WHUFC again...